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Export of German plastic waste to Vietnam has been blocked
02.12.2021 https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2021/12/02/export-of-german-plastic-w...

Waste shipment authorities and COSCO shipping lines responded swiftly to a letter sent to them in the Greek port of Piraeus, early this morning by the Basel Action Network (BAN) as part of a coalition effort to prevent European wastes from being exported.

Omicron fears already playing havoc with crew changes
Sam Chambers December 2, 2021 https://splash247.com/omicron-fears-already-playing-havoc-with-crew-chan...

The omicron strain of Covid-19, first identified in South Africa last week, is already causing havoc to crew change operations around the world.

6 Filipino seafarers now in PH after being stranded for months at sea
Christia Marie Ramos - December 03, 2021 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/200834/6-filipino-seafarers-now-in-ph-...

MANILA, Philippines — Six Filipino seafarers who were stranded at sea since early this year are now back in the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Crew Change Crisis Showing Signs of Improvement, But Variant Risks Uncertain, Neptune Indicator Shows
Mike Schuler December 1, 2021 https://gcaptain.com/crew-change-crisis-showing-signs-of-improvement-but...

17 crew on cargo ship rescued, one missing
2 Dec 2021 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20211202_12/

Seventeen of the 18 Vietnamese crew of a cargo ship that lost contact with authorities in the Sea of Japan have been rescued by South Korean maritime officials. One crew member reportedly fell overboard and is missing.

NBAS event: The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26
Gregers Møller November 30, 2021 - https://scandasia.com/nbas-event-the-road-forward-for-the-maritime-indus...

The Norwegian Business Association Singapore invites you to join their upcoming webinar entitled ‘The road forward for the Maritime industry after COP26’ on 13 December.

More about the event, NBAS writes:

Digital connectivity is evolving as maritime operators demand more from satcom systems
01/12/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/digital-connectivity-is-evolving-as...

The business of digital communication is changing and digital service providers need to keep pace in order to stay relevant and meet customer needs.

Infinity: The future of maritime finance?
02/12/2021 https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/infinity-the-future-of-maritime-fin...

Bangor University contracted vessel in overseas worker pay dispute
29th November 2021 https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/19749273.bangor-university-co...

A RESEARCH vessel contracted by Bangor University has been found to have breached immigration and labour laws by illegally employing seafarers at Menai Bridge.

Fresh concerns over piracy in Gulf of Guinea
Maddy White / 30-11-21 / https://www.gtreview.com/news/africa/fresh-concerns-over-piracy-in-gulf-...

Last week, the Danish military killed four pirates in the Gulf of Guinea, a global hotspot for piracy. The incident raises fresh concerns about the safety of seafarers and vessels operating in West African waters.